Director KYC Check - Verify DIN and DIR-3 KYC Status
Look up a director by name or DIN to see their KYC status and other directorships.
Check a director or company board
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A director KYC check confirms that a person on a company's board holds a valid, active Director Identification Number (DIN) and has completed their annual DIR-3 KYC. Every director must file DIR-3 KYC each year; miss the window and MCA deactivates the DIN, which blocks every appointment tied to it. A deactivated DIN on a signatory is a sign that a company's compliance has slipped.
The check also exposes the director's other directorships. Running the DIN across the register shows every other company the person sits on - a fast way to spot shell-company patterns, where the same handful of people appear on dozens of thinly-traded entities, or to confirm a founder is who they say they are.
Open a company on Infyner to see its current and past directors, then check each director's DIN status and cross-company footprint before you appoint, lend or invest.
How to use it
- Open the company board - Search the company to see its current and past directors with their DINs.
- Check the DIN status - Confirm each DIN is active and DIR-3 KYC is current, not deactivated.
- Review other directorships - Run the DIN across the register to see the other boards the person sits on.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Confirm the DIN is active
An active DIN with current DIR-3 KYC is the baseline. A deactivated DIN means the director missed their annual KYC and cannot legally act until it is restored.
Check for disqualification
Directors of companies that defaulted on filings can be disqualified under Section 164. A disqualified director on your prospective board is a serious flag.
Map the cross-directorships
If the same person sits on an unusually large number of small, inactive companies, treat it as a shell-company warning and dig into each entity.
Frequently asked questions
What is a director KYC check?
It confirms a director holds a valid, active DIN and has filed their annual DIR-3 KYC, and it shows the other companies they are a director of.
What is DIR-3 KYC?
DIR-3 KYC is the annual KYC every director with a DIN must file with MCA. Missing it leads to the DIN being deactivated.
What does a deactivated DIN mean?
A deactivated DIN means the director did not complete DIR-3 KYC on time. They cannot act as a director until the DIN is reactivated, usually with a late fee.
How do I check a director's DIN?
Open the company on Infyner to see its board and each director's DIN, then review the DIN status and the other directorships linked to it.
Can I see all companies a director is on?
Yes. The DIN ties a person to every board they hold, so you can see their full directorship footprint across the register.
What is a disqualified director?
Under Section 164 of the Companies Act, directors of companies that fail to file for three years can be disqualified from holding any directorship for five years.
Is the director check free?
Searching a company and viewing its board is free. Full director profiles and contact unlocks use credits.
Why do shell companies share directors?
Shell structures often reuse a small set of nominee directors across many entities. A director sitting on dozens of inactive companies is a pattern worth investigating.
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